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"As the" is a phrase which is often translated as "como el", and "to" is a preposition which is often translated as "a". Learn more about the difference between "as the" and "to" below.
as the(
ahz
thuh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. como el (masculine singular)
Jules was labeled as the teacher's pet.A Jules se le etiquetó como el preferido del profesor.
b. como la (feminine singular)
The new building is as tall as the Eiffel Tower.El nuevo edificio es tan alto como la Torre Eiffel.
c. como los (masculine plural)
We were credited in the movie as the bride and the groom.Salíamos en los créditos de la película como los novios.
d. como las (feminine plural)
They complained their roads weren't as good as the ones in Germany.Se quejaban de que sus carreteras no eran tan buenas como las de Alemania.
a. cuando el (masculine singular)
The phone rang as the policeman was leaving.El teléfono sonó cuando el policía se marchaba.
b. cuando la (feminine singular)
We arrived in Memphis just as the moon was rising.Llegamos a Memphis justo cuando la luna estaba saliendo.
c. cuando los (masculine plural)
Swann took charge of the ship just as the men were set for mutiny.Swann se hizo cargo del navío justo cuando los hombres se aprestaban a amotinarse.
d. cuando las (feminine plural)
We got to our seats just as the lights were dimming.Llegamos a nuestros asientos justo cuando las luces se estaban apagando.
to(
tu
)A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
2. (as far as)
a. hasta
I would run to your house right now just to see you!¡Correría hasta tu casa ahora mismo solo para verte!
a. por
The birth ratio is 107 boys to 100 girls.La proporción de nacimientos es de 107 niños por 100 niñas.
9. (in toasts)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I learned to drive when I was 17.Aprendí a manejar a los 17 años.
We need to work faster.Tenemos que trabajar más rápido.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I didn't want to tell you but I felt I had to.No quería decírtelo pero me vi obligada a hacerlo.
It's my party and I'll cry if I want to.Es mi fiesta y lloraré si quiero.
